Performance of EDT system for deorbit devices using new materials
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2020.01.029
Abstract: Abstract A deorbit device is required for some microsatellites to meet space debris mitigation guidelines, although very challenging in terms of limited resources and reliability. Many groups are conducting research on post-mission disposal (PMD) devices… read more here.
Keywords: edt system; new materials; devices using; edt ... See more keywords
Multi-faceted simulation of atomic oxygen erosion of deorbit sail for cleaning space debris
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2021.06.016
Abstract: Abstract Deorbit sails are used in low earth orbit to reduce the growing amount of orbital debris by rapidly removing satellites at the end of their operational missions. However, in low earth orbit, atomic oxygen… read more here.
Keywords: deorbit sail; multi faceted; erosion; faceted simulation ... See more keywords